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F EN C IN Giyy Brian Hicks

The U.P.E.I. Fencing Club was formed back in 1967 by Lothar Zimmermann, professor of German, in the days of the Prince of Wales College. The club is no longer merely for members of the university commu- nity, being open to all who are interested. Both tecreational and competitive fencing at various levels are offered. There is something for everyone. The club meets every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. inthe Sports Centre. They offer both recrea- tional and competitive fencing in the three categories of fencing: foil, épée, andsabre. Fencing is basi- cally asport for individuals that relies on tactics and finesse, not brute force. Consequently it is a sport equally suited for both men and women, young or old. Everyone can benefit from participation. Exercise, self confidence and skill development are obtained through practice. There is an emphasis placed on safety. The weapons used are blunt and light-weight. The participants must wear protective clothing includ- ing a mask for the face, a glove on the sword-hand, and a heavy jacket to cover the target area. Strict rules of conduct must observed in order for all to safely enjoy the sport. Instead of sleeping late on Saturday morning, why not come outand give fencing atry. Who knows, you just might like it.

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Fi el d Ho ckey goals is to be talented and successful in what you

do.Co-captain Debbie White certainly proved this The Field Hockey Panthers have a great chance to theory by making the All-Canadian team for three capture the AUAA title this weekend at St.

years in arow. Mary’s.Co-captain Jennifer Gillan said that this season was the best yet.Earlierin the season,the team The teamhas four rookies this year.One of

was ranked tenth in the country and was second be- rookies, Tara Bagnall, said that the games are painfi hind the UNB Red Devilsinthe AUAA.Terrific news andhard,but there is a lota discipline and

for a team dedicated to rebuild its competitive edge teamwork.Jennifer Gillan said that the team is deal this year.Coach Florrie Bradley is credited for this with the pressures and is where(in the position) big improvement. When she took over two years expected.Good luck at St. Mary’s, girls!

ago,she emphasized mental preparation to the physi-

cally hard games. Bradley said,’’ Ifa team isn’t pre- ‘Stacy Dunn

pared to play mentally,then they aren’t prepared to play physically as well.’’ -

Before each game,each girl focuses on a personal goal to be achieved.The team shares a lot of positive talk with each other,too.After each game,each team mem- ber writes down if she thought her goals were met. You can bet that the Field Hockey Panthers’ ultimate goal is to win.Florrie Bradley said that there is this theory which states the formula to achieving

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